Add 50/12 and 14/28
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 14/28
50/12 + 14/28 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
350/84 + 42/84 = 350 + 42/84 = 392/84 - 392/84 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 50/12 + 14/28 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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